Fodor's Expert Review Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum

Golden Specialty Museum

Even if you never intend to go climbing, you may enjoy learning about lofty adventures showcased at the American Mountaineering Museum here. Visual exhibits display photos and items from experiences climbing some of the world's highest mountains. Artifacts from famous climbs are alongside exhibits about the 10th Mountain Division—men who fought in Italy in World War II, some of whom founded several of Colorado's ski resorts.

Specialty Museum

Quick Facts

710 10th St.
Golden, Colorado  80401, USA

303-996–2755

www.mountaineeringmuseum.org

Sight Details:
Rate Includes: $7, Closed weekends

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